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• Re: Taking out Dash w/o steering wheek removal
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 24 Oct 2010 09:53:14 -0400
  ...Others said they did the job w/o removing the steering wheel, how did > you do that? > > Thanks, > Bryan >
• breadloaf steering wheel
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 08 Jun 1996 15:25:05 -0500 (EST)
  Hey folks, Just wondering if a 79 steering wheel will fit and work fine in a 68. Thanks, Paul
• Steering Box
  Historical mailing list - Terry Aguiar
  Thu, 11 May 2006 17:57:55 EDT
  Looking for rebuilt steering box for 71 van,under 300.oo if possible? Terry 83 vanagon air-cooled 66 bug
• Re: steering rack u-joint
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:54:30 -0700
  ...steering rack u-joint > My steering has the same type of slop in it and it's been geting > gradually worse for years. Traced...
• Horn gap and column pictures
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:05:37 -0400
  >On the top of the column tube is the steering lock assembly, >containing the upper ball bearing supporting the upper column. This >acts as...
• Retrofitting power steering-is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Garrick Chang
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 17:22:35 -0800
  I recently bought a donor vangon(84 wolfsburg weekender with blown motor) and was thinking of swapping the power steering into my 84 Westy...
• Re: What power steering fluid to use?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 15:18:23 -0600
  For power steering the cheapest store brand Dextron is the best. Power Steering does not have the friction surfaces (clutches & bands) that auto-trannys...
• Re: Steering/front end "Clack!" sound - then no sound!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:56:42 -0500
  I don't know about manual steering, but my PS rack, had a tensioner--slack taker upper on the pinion. I once tightened this...
• Re: Power Steering To No PS Conversion
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 12:18:58 -0500
  ...Power Steering To No PS Conversion >Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2003 09:09:29 -0500 > >I know that would be an unusual conversion, but...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 13:43:30 -0700
  you can try a power steering fluid additive that is supposed to help seal leaks .. PS Fluid Treatment and Stop-leak, like at a...
• Horn problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 13 Jul 2015 09:53:55 -0400
  Help! My horn is going off when I turn the steering wheel left or right when parked or driving. I took the horn assembly...
• steering dampner or shock?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Oct 1995 18:22:30 -0500 (EST)
  Today, while at the Bug-On in Monrovia MD., I picked up a new steering dampner for my 79. it wasn't in a...
• Re: Retrofitting power steering-is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Sat, 25 Apr 1998 20:42:21 -0600
  > Someone wrote: > >I recently bought a donor vangon(84 wolfsburg weekender with blown motor) > and > was thinking of swapping the power steering into my...
• Re: steering question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 21:17:09 -0700
  ...steering question > At 22:59 3/30/2000, Karl Wolz wrote: > >My front end guy says that power steering is inherently less precise than...
• How do I know my new aftermarket steering wheel is safe?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 20 Jun 2006 16:57:41 -0400
  Hi group, I recently bought and installed a sports steering wheel in the westy. I bought it as a complete kit on german ebay...
• Re: Power steering rack to standard rack
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 19:56:50 -0500
  ...Power steering rack to standard rack > Thanks Dennis > I enjoy the power steering and I planned on rebuilding the rack unless the > unpowered rack...
• Re: Wanted: Manual Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 16:19:36 +1100
  ...Manual Steering Rack In a message dated 2/22/05 9:38:19 PM Eastern Standard Time, joeminglin@YAHOO.COM writes: > > Anyone have a...
• Re: steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 2 Mar 2012 12:54:35 -0800
  ...aimed Listees, > > Did some work on the steering system, replaced the guibo, and now the steering > wheel's not centered when the wheels are...
• Re: adding modern safety to the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Fri, 26 Sep 2003 18:47:34 -0500
  ...for my '84, I need a BIG steering wheel... did that newer westy maybe have power steering? I don't think I'd go...
• Horn contact ring on steering wheel - where can I get a replacement
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 3 Jul 2007 18:15:01 -0400
  Hi, The horn on my 87 began to act up intermittently today, so I pulled the steering wheel and found the brass horn contact...
• Bent Tie Rod
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:43:45 +0000
  I got in a T-bone collision with my 85 Vanagon with Power Steering (a year ago...van is in final stages at body...
• Re: Steering wheel problems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 09:27:28 -0600
  ...The contact ring under the steering wheel > should be > removable as well but I haven't tried yet. Sounds like Stan has. > Used > steering...
• Re: Steering rack bushings? was: Disappointed with Yokohama Y370 Tires
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 14:29:47 EDT
  What about steering rack bushings? We found sloppiness in the front end of a van recently. I was under the van while the customer...
• Re: [Syncro] Any difference between Syncro & non-Syncro PS rod/couplers?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 10:23:03 -0700
  bentbtstr8@aol.com wrote: > > I thought the steering rods w/ the U-joint is the same for Syncro and > non-Syncro vans. Ben, If...
• Power Steering leak...options?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 10:40:09 -0700
  ...My Power Steering Fluid is leaking from somewhere (been super busy and haven't had time to crawl around under there.). Is the answer...
• Re: Tire observation
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 24 Dec 2013 19:46:21 -0800
  ...even with power steering. it's stressful on the steering parts. so ..'don't do that if you can help it' ...turn the steering...
• Re: Replacement steering wheels
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 24 Apr 1999 00:57:11 -0400
  ...I was VERY glad I had that BIG steering wheel (with no power steering). I wonder how the smaller wheel would've been? Ken...
• Re: eurovan recall
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 21 Sep 94 13:12:29 PDT
  ...VW is recalling 8,350 1993 Eurovans equipped with impact > > collapsible steering wheel. The steering column assembly includes a > > universal joint that is attached...
• Re: Sticky Steering-'85 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Oct 1996 10:37:48 +0000
  > When steering to the right the wheels sticks slightly coming back when > straightening out. Sometimes I hear a little squeek or rubbing noise. > Is...
• 85 westy steering problems
  Historical mailing list - George T. Allen
  Mon, 15 May 2000 14:31:07 -0400
  ...Upon inspection of the steering rack I notice (2) lines that appeared to be vaccum lines (not the power steering lines) and (1) of...
• Re: Power steering leak !!? Nope CLUTCH!!
  Historical mailing list - Brandt Milczewski
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 16:39:34 +0000
  ...Hanlon" wrote: > BM, > > Is the steering column wet? Have you removed the two screws which hold > the cover over the steering column, just below...
• Power Steering questions!
  Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 05:16:16 +0200
  Hi guys, my 87 Westy's power steering fluid disappears without a trace, neither at the pump, the hoses or the valve housing. According...
• Re: Electric Power Steering Pumps
  Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
  Sun, 12 Oct 2003 18:14:57 -0400
  ...Electric Power Steering Pumps On Sunday 12 October 2003 01:02 pm, EMZ wrote: > Electric steering has been around for a few years. Requires...
• Re: Steering wheel problems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 09:08:35 -0600
  I know about the contactor ring because most used steering wheels need the contactor ring. Yes it can be replaced without much problem. I...
• Re: Inner tie rods
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:40:59 -0500
  ...Grab > the wheel at 3 and 9 position and while you look at the steering rack boot, > try to rock the wheel side to...
• Re: Power steering rack install?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:38:00 -0700
  ...Power steering rack install? > I'm going on the assumption that a power steering rack just bolts > into a Vanagon that did not come...
• Re: Power steering rack seals shot
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 20:38:14 +0000
  ...Harry. > Using ATF Dexron in power steering? > I checked this out years ago when I saw > the VW/Audi "Oil for hydraulic system and...
• Re: HHO Kits
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:11:46 -0500
  ...Remember when cars the size of the Prius simply did not have power steering? My Toyota pickup, 1993 model, did not have power steering...
• Re: silly little question about the basics...removing plate over the horn on ...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 02:21:22 EDT
  ...its probably a bad ground on the brown wire that runs down your steering column. put the vw emblem back into your steering wheel...
• Re: ISO Upper Steering Column Housing
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 13 Sep 2020 08:52:53 -0700
  hi Matt, what happened to your 251-953-515 ABK (Upper steering cover) - is it missing or broken? https://www.brickwerks.co.uk/steering...
• Re: Misc. ramblings from Ottawa
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Apr 95 12:02:01 EDT
  > > Firstly, my power steering on my '87 westy is working again. All I did was > accept the offer from T. Smith for the pages...
• Re: Steering Locks
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Tue, 25 Jun 1996 08:09:24 -0500 (CDT)
  On Tue, 25 Jun 1996, Ben Ryan wrote: > > Does anyone know what years VW made steerings locks for > vans? I've got a '62...
• Re: Wanted: '67 cargo door handle, Help removing steering wheel
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 11:36:30 -0900
  At 2:19 PM 6/21/96 -0500, James Burns wrote: >How does one remove a '67 steering wheel without breakage? Special tool? I...
• Re: Replacement steering wheels
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 05:48:47 +0200
  Steve wrote: > I want a better steering wheel! Mr. Bulley mention in his > recent post that he uses a 1985-92 Jetta wheel. (Do...
• Re: Adding Power Steering to an '87?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:04:37 -0500
  ...The knuckles from a non-power steering model can be used. They'll just provide for steering that's even "Easier" than what power...
• Re: Steering Locks
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jun 1996 20:55:35 -0400
  Does anyone know what years VW made steerings locks for vans? I've got a '62 bus and would like a lock for it...
• Tips or Hints for Replacing Power Steering Racks?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:09:14 -0400
  Good Morning, I've ordered a rebuilt steering rack for my 87 Westy, and it should be here around Tuesday. I plan on replacing...
• Re: Power steering rack to standard rack Bentley Chapter and Verse
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:36:54 -0500
  Bentley Chapter 48 Verse 6 says that the changes from Manual to Power steering include: The steering knuckles are different The coupling disc (between...
• grinding noise under steering wheel while turning.. read!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 01:57:52 EST
  do any of you have a grinding noise under your steering wheel while turning? if so, its most likely one or more of the...
• Re: HOW TO make other vw model steering wheels fit the VANAGON (GTI, Scirocco..
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 15:28:23 EDT
  ...all you need is a donor A1/A2 VW steering wheel, a drill and a 1/2" bit and a steady hand. simple upgrade...
• Re: Power Steering help request
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:22:10 -0500
  ...It > increased and changed with the turning of the steering wheel. Loud and > almost growl like. > > I checked and the power steering belt is...
• Re: POST: Steering Column Volt Meter
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 18:14:13 -0400
  ...On Fri, Apr 1, 2016 at 2:50 PM, Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@gmail.com> wrote: > Steering Column Volt Meter which will display levels of...
• FREE GL steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 09:04:57 -0300
  I have a GL (Westy type) steering wheel that is free for shipping. It is not perfect, but the only flaw is that at...
• greasing horn contact ring/steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Marc
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 17:52:24 -0500
  This weekend I plan to replace the horn contact ring on the under-side of my steering wheel. I was just wondering if (and...
• Need part/info:steering transfer gear
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 2 Sep 2007 22:53:01 -0500
  That part on early vanagons that reverses the direction of the steering�the steering shaft from the wheel provides the input, and then an...
• Re: FS: leather wrapped steering wheel for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:12:21 -0700
  On 9/20/07, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > I had a steering wheel such as this, and it was NICE. I am...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 15:06:23 -0500
  ...I just found the missing fluid in the > passenger side boot of the power steering rack. Can someone tell me if this > is repairable...
• Front suspension and steering parts suggestions - 87 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:20:50 -0500
  Hello volks, The front end of my 87 Vanagon 2wd is in need of a few new steering/suspension parts.. since I'm there...
• Power Steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 18:29:03 +0000
  Has anyone removed tie rods from a power steering rack? I'm trying to figure out how to do it. ThanksRobert1982 Westfalia
• power steering recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Dean S
  Fri, 12 Jun 2015 14:39:24 -0400
  ​Hello,looks like my 2 year old Power steering pump died a horrible death. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks DS​